Nov 3 First Fridays LOCATIONS

*denotes Day of the Dead activities/participating location

ART

*Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs

“Wings,” an art show celebrating La Mariposa scavenger hunt for Sugar Skull City

6 to 9 p.m.

*Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave.

The Book and the Butterfly: Autumn book specials, autumn art prints by Lisa Lentz Manning

6 to 9 p.m.

The Nolan Gallery, 33 S. Stolp Ave.

Visit the photo art gallery on First Fridays in the lower level of the Graham Building.

6 to 9 p.m. 

*Aurora Historical Society | Aurora Public Art at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Pl.

1st floor: Patriotic Posters of the World Wars | 10th Anniversary release of Brad Green "Blues for Aurora" CD with live music | Ofrenda + Hispanic Heritage display in lobby

3rd floor: Closed for City of Lights Film Festival

6 to 9 p.m.

The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway

Pop up art gallery for First Fridays in the cafe. Original art and prints for sale.

7 to 11 p.m.

Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.

Healing, Growing, Creating: Kristen Beneke solo exhibition of mixed media oil paintings

6 to 9 p.m.

G.A.M.E. Makeup Supply, 9 S. Stolp Avenue

Catrina’s Makeup: Tradicion Y Arte Fusionados with Ana Ceja, Professional Makeup Artist

6 to 8:30 p.m.

MUSIC

*La Quinta de los Reyes, 36 E. New York St.

Live Music by Roxana Gomez & La China del Bajio + Catrinas Show | Specials: Pumpkin Margarita $8 + Pan de Muerto dessert $5

7 to 11:30 p.m.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W. New York St.

Live music by Brass from the Past Band | Drink + food specials

Until 1 a.m. 

G.A.R. Military Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl.

The McCormick Foundation presents The Mexican American Experience: On loan from the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park, the exhibit details the challenges and accomplishments of Mexican Americans in the U.S. Army

5 to 9 p.m.

The Venue, 21 S. Broadway (entrance on Water Street Mall)

The Ron Porter Band | FREE show

8 to 10 p.m.

*Wyckwood House Boutique + Cocktail Bar, 80 S. River St.

Live music by Matthew Ripsch | Sugar Skull City merch + fall cocktail menu

5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway

Live music by Corey O’Donnell

8 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl.

Double Treble Dueling Pianos

9 p.m. to midnight

MORE

Yetee Station Arcade, 11 N. Broadway

Elvira and the Party Monsters Mini Pinball Tourney: Best game of first three will be tournament score. First place receives a tee shirt and day pass

4 to 9 p.m.

Family Counseling Service, 70 S. River St.

Enjoy cookies and warm beverages and learn how we help our community thrive

5 to 8 p.m.

Hoof + Horn, 14 W. Downer Place Ste. 16

Tarot Readings with Nicole: 20 minute tarot readings with house reader Nicole for $35

5 to 9 p.m.

*Offbeat Vintage Collective, 7 N. Broadway

The Boys Are Back In Town: Shop expanded men’s and unisex offerings from Prison City Vintage + Thrift There It Is

5 to 9 p.m.

Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway

Museum + gift shop will be open

5 to 8 p.m.

Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs

Find Your Zen: Shop local goods in the shop | Hang in hammocks + belly dance performance by Magnolia Dance Collective at 7:30 p.m.

5 to 9 p.m.

The Perch, 31 W. Downer Pl., 3rd Floor

Holiday shop sneak peek: apple cider, fall treats, butterfly craft + shopping | learn selfcare 

5 to 8 p.m.

*Adecco Staffing, 31 W. Downer Pl. Ste. 202

Tips and Tricks on Job Search: Bring your resume, learn about Adecco + take a treat

Until 7:30 p.m.

*Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.

Drink Special: Try an Apple Cider Float (apple cider and pumpkin pie spices with ice cream, topped with spices and whipped cream)

5 to 9 p.m.

French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd.

First Fridays cocktail + original artwork

4 p.m. to midnight

*The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St.

Chicago Vibes and Music Pop Up: A Brown Hue custom charcuterie + drink flight | Chef Q of 7323 Chicago charcuterie board demos | DJ GAB with classic and new R&B | Mocktails + more

5 to 9 p.m.

*Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St.

Día de los Muertos: Art by Christopher Lucero (Calaveras of Chicago), Catrina-inspired Balloon Fashion Show, Mexican folk dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, community ofrendas, Pan de Muerto, photo ops + music by DJ Omarin

6 to 8 p.m.

*The Cornucopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway

Sugar Skull City goodies | Purchase a Day of the Dead mug, receive free horchata tea

5 to 10 p.m.

Society 57, 100 S. River St.

Cocktails + bites

5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

*FNBO, 140 S. River St. STE 112

Día de los ofrenda and children’s activity

5 to 9 p.m.

McCarty Mills Taproom and Bottleshop, 140 S. River St. Unit 108

Featured Artist: Frankie Contreras | Pop Up: RKN TCO

5 to 10 p.m.

FOOD TRUCKS

Food Truck Food Court, Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St. 

Grumpy Gaucho, Strawberries BBQ, Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade, Polly Ann Cakes, Tapville Social

5 to 9 p.m.